@amiebee I delivered there last week. What kind of info are you looking for?

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TQ1016

@amiebee I delivered my daughter there July of last year & will be delivering my son there in December. But yes, what type of info are you looking for?

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amiebee

Basically the room set up. Is the post partum room the same you deliver in? Also what types of birthing options do they offer. I really want to discuss water birthing with my ob it's something I really want to do. Also. Are the rooms private or shared?? Thanks.

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desistol

@amiebee The post partum room is separate from where you labor. All rooms are private. They have showers, tubs, birthing balls, etc. I had a very good experience and had great nursing care.

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TQ1016

I ended up having a somewhat scheduled c-section (only days in advance due to her size) so I can't help with your labor room question. I shared my "recovery" room with another mom who also had a c-section but that was only for an hour until I went to my own private room. I feel like my room was on the smaller size compared to other rooms (my husband said they saw our insurance & gave us the "cheap" room lol) but other than that, no complaints! I remember getting a packet about all the different options and I'm pretty sure water birth was on there. (May be wrong though!) good luck!

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junebug69

Delivering there (most likely c-section) in September. The tour was great and the rooms were the roomiest - we also toured Winchester an Mt auburn (no contest)! There are baths in someRooms, which you can use while you're having contractions, but you are not permitted to actually give birth in the tubs. You can hook up your own playlist and they also have the best and biggest beds. The others were terribly small and hardly looked like I'd fit in them 9 mons preggo!

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alibarton

@amiebee I will be delivering in march there, but using their midwifery program. What do you think so far of the hospital? Did you your yet or take any of their classes?

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junebug69

Love the hospital. Everyone is so friendly and always smiling. We are using the midwives, who we have really been happy with so far.We were planning on taking a birthing class in sept, but now will be taking a c-section class instead at the hospital.

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amiebee

I haven't taken a tour yet. Td been difficult to schedule because they only do 2 days a month I believe. We are aiming to set up a tour in September which will be easier once my son is in school. I am looking forward to it. Also. I have not taken any classes yet.

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Forever Changed

@amiebee If you're planning on doing the childbirth class in a hospital tour is included at least that's what I was told I'm doing it in September

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amiebee

Thanks everyone for your replies.

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lamb-fam

@mcgeelisha I gave birth there in December. I didn't take classes beforehand, but I did a tour. Everything went perfectly and I was very happy. The nurses taught us a lot, and the classes available the day after you give birth are wonderful.

I had my baby @ NW and had a good experience. Every nurse that I had was AMAZING! My only complaint is that I was unable to see/hold/bond with my baby for almost 48 hrs. I had an emergency c-section and my baby was born 6 weeks early- I was in recovery and my baby was in the special care unit. The nurses downstairs wouldn't let me go upstairs and the nurses upstairs wouldn't bring my baby down. It wasn't until my husband confronted the staff that I was able to see my baby. Also- think about what would happen if your baby was in the special care unit. Our baby was in there for 2 weeks and we live 40 min away. We drove everyday and sat in traffic for about an hr. each day. Also the accommodations for parents with newborns in the special care unit were limited and very uncomfortable. AND- the beds for the husband/partner are HORRIBLE! The staff/ food/ support teams and rooms were great though. Although I didn't have the perfect experience, I would choose NW for future deliveries. Good luck.

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Kateryna_

@dirusso326 I was admitted to NW with pre-term labor. While I received an excellent medical help (I am still pregnant) the accommodations were not what I expected. First, the bathroom was shared between two rooms. That was so awkward. Second, there was no space for a cot. My husband who stayed by my side at all times was uncomfortably curled up on a chair at night. It was breaking my heart, so I begged him to share my bed with me. He finally gave in at 3 am. I sincerely hope, the hospital has better rooms for uncomplicated cases.

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junebug69

Update - had baby girl there on Oct 11 via scheduled c section. We had the most amazing experience in post pardom. The nurses are amazing - Cathy, judy and joanne were the best nurses! Bring your own pillow, a good towel (theirs are tiny), and a tip for SO: fold up the cot and put the mattress on the ground instead. That cot is the devil. Good luck!! Let me know if you want any more info

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luckybaby12

@amiebee I had my son there last year and they were the best(: just not to happy with the Drs but the RN's rocked (: best wishes mama's

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